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How far is Nome, AK, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Nome (OME) is 3045 miles / 4901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 9 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Nome Airport

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1987
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3197
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1726
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Distance from Seattle to Nome

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Nome. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.673 miles
  • 3197.240 kilometers
  • 1726.372 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1981.436 miles
  • 3188.813 kilometers
  • 1721.821 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Nome?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nome Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Seattle to Nome generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Nome Airport (OME).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W